Personally, we think any naked sofa or armchair is a prime opportunity for layering in more character. Think of the best throw pillows as icing for any drab interior design situation—all of the tough work of shopping for the big investments (couches, coffee tables, media consoles, area rugs) is behind you and now you get to have some real fun.
From square pillows to round designs, textural spheres, down pillows, and even classic square or rectangle silhouettes (that are anything but square, design-wise), the world is your oyster. Whether you’re going monochrome or mixing and matching, there’s no shortage of retailers with best-selling designs that will lend your space the extra oomph it needs to really shine.
Ahead, we’ve rounded up several of our favorite places to shop for throw pillows, whether you’re shopping on a tight budget or guided by a no-holds-barred attitude. There are comfy memory foam picks, sustainably made surfaces, and even luxe fabrics like chenille and jacquard for the absolute pillow aesthetes. Some of these are even large enough to use as floor pillows if you mostly need support for your bottom.
Our Top Picks for the Best Throw Pillows:
The Citizenry is another one of our go-to sources to find the very best throw pillows. They have a timeless collection of gorgeous pillows, each of which is available in multiple sizes and colorways. From suede lumbar pillows to alpaca wool picks, there’s a good chance you’ll find the pillow of your dreams in their boho lineup. We’re big fans of their pillow pairings section, which takes the guesswork out of layering different patterns and hues together. They also have a great selection of neutral throw blankets to mix and match beautifully with the pillows.
You don’t head to the Schoolhouse site to be overwhelmed with options—the throw pillows are highly curated and each one will bring in some major compliments from houseguests. The brand hits a really sweet spot with its selection: farmhouse-adjacent, rustic charm, slightly midcentury, a little utilitarian. Most of the designs dance between styles in a pretty delightful way (especially if you’re on a budget and want something you’ll keep for a long time).
Always reliable for a little something special in any furniture or decorative accent category (macramé, tie-dye, tufted—you name it) Anthropologie offers a wide variety of pillow colors, shapes, sizes, fabrics, and textures.
Pottery Barn has hundreds of throw pillows. You’ll find classic hues, high-quality fabrics, and neutral patterns among their 400+ selection. In addition to everyday best sellers, they also have a solid selection of seasonal pillows—all of which are tasteful and never tacky.
If there’s anything we can count on, it’s the selection at West Elm. Given their wide variety of throw pillow sets, covers, and inserts, chances are you’ll find everything you need right here. In the mix, you’ll find a fair amount of modern shapes, fetching colorways, and designer collabs, like the colorful print by Leah Singh below.
It should come as no surprise that Etsy—a beacon for home decor obsessives—platforms a global network of makers and artisans. So if you’re having trouble sourcing the exact colorway or print you want at a big box store, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to unearth a rare fabric here (like the Kelly Wearstler serai print below) or, even better, order something completely bespoke to your tastes and sizing preferences. Whether you’re looking for a minimalist linen pillow, velvet shams in a wide range of different colors, or wildly patterned cushion covers, there is at least one seller on Etsy ready to meet you in the middle.
Wayfair has throw pillows—and, seemingly, every other home decor object you can think of—in any shape, size, color, and style you might desire. You can even surface designer collabs on the site, like the fetching options below from fashion designer Jason Wu and LA-based interior designer Amber Lewis.
Nordstrom’s home decor section is punctuated with classic pieces in solid colors and under-the-radar artisans like Mungo. Elegant home staples mingle with funky finds that let you take a walk on the wild side, though be aware that stock for some of these pieces isn’t the largest. So if you take a hankering to anything, don’t hesitate to pop it in your digital shopping cart.
Known for their beachy, laid-back California style, Serena & Lily offers a seemingly endless array of pillow covers in their distinctive coastal aesthetic. Shoppers who know what they’re looking for can sort by color, size, price, and indoor or outdoor use to efficiently find the perfect accents for their home.
How much do we love Lulu & Georgia’s throw pillows? Let us count the ways (or rather show you a couple of our favorites). Several shams were designed by AD100 designers like Sarah Sherman Samuel and fabric savants like Scalamandre, which makes picking out just one or two among the robust selection of textures, shapes, and materials a lofty task. For farmhouse flair, look to the retailer’s range of sweet, embroidered florals and wallpaper-esque prints. And if you’re opting for thoroughly modern silhouettes, Samuel makes a couple fun shapes, from the clover seen here to orbs and discs in sumptuous boucle and velvet fabrics.
Sara Berks, via her Hudson, New York, textile company Minna, works with artisans all over Latin America to create products that are made with traditional weaving techniques in ethical workshops. The brand takes great care to showcase the makers behind each product they bring to market. The Shadow Pillow, for example, is made in Momostenango, Guatemala, by artisans who use wool pedal looms and nontoxic dyes to achieve the thick, luxe finishing on the pillows, as well as area rugs in colorful abstract designs.
Made Trade is a hub for sustainably made, ethically sourced home goods—including, of course, gorgeous decorative throw pillows, like this white-and-navy cotton pom cushion made in India. The brand also focuses on curating products from artisans who are Fair Trade, BIPOC-owned, female-owned, or what they refer to as heritage brands, meaning they employ traditional techniques and practices that are in danger of being phased out by mass production and technology.
When you think of SSENSE, chances are you probably think of high fashion—but they’ve got plenty of design-forward home decor as well. In addition to throw pillows, you can scope out upscale furniture, lamps, tableware, sculptures, art, and textiles from luxury brands like Versace, Ferm Living, Tom Sachs, the Elder Statesman, Jil Sander, Bode, Forma Rosa Studio, and more.
Oprah- and AD-approved retailer Cozy Earth has a small, curated selection of pillows, but we think they’re still worth a mention for their texture and soft hand-feel (especially since the brand’s bedding are so beloved by our editors). Choose from a buttoned-up pinstripe look that means business, or a plush faux fur bubble pillow that pays homage to the matching throw blanket. Just imagine how heavenly it’ll feel to cuddle up with one of these on your next movie marathon.
You might know Article as a solid brand to source your next sectional sofa, but the retailer also has a nice selection of both indoor and outdoor pillows that’ll pair quite nicely. From furry rounded designs to woven covers, there’s much to consider. We’re particularly fond of the indoor and outdoor compatible Flava tassel pillow that’s available in two sizes and the knitted Criss pillow that’ll add a layer of texture to your bed spread or couch.
Our love for Quince is well-documented, and the brand has a surprisingly robust throw pillow selection that ranges from cozy cashmere to airy linen fabric and even meanders into wildcard textiles like alpaca and suede. For a subdued coastal vibe, we like this chunky wool cover from the brand (Quince’s pillow inserts are sold separately FYI). Alternatively, a suede pillow cover like the one you see here easily blends into earthy colored upholstery (take a cue from Devin Booker’s home, where textured pillows in monochrome hues match his custom sectional).
Design Within Reach is our go-to spot for iconic furniture, but there’s also a really solid variety of home decor—and throw pillows. From super bold knotted designs in bright colors and neutral bouclé pillows to patterned lumbar pillows, there are plenty of options to brighten up a corner of your space. If you’re looking for more than one pillow, this is a good site for having some fun: mix and match shapes to level up your decor situation.
For visual delights, you can’t go wrong shopping at Urban Outfitters. We love their ball-shaped pillows (seen below in fur and also available in Sherpa and bouclé) and that their reversible pillows can be flipped for a fresh look. You’ll also find tons of bohemian floral pillows, bright bolsters, and more funky fresh shapes (including mushrooms, squiggles, flowers, and frogs).
CB2 is one of our go-tos for all things home decor and furniture—and the pillow section is a sleeper hit. From furry shapes and textured patterns to striped pillows and boucle beauties, this is the place to be if you aren’t quite sure what you want (sometimes scrolling through all of the options can help inspire a moment of interior genius, after all). Our favorite part about the CB2 throw pillow section are the shapes though: tubular lumbar designs, spheres, basket-woven cushions, and so much more. It really pushes our definition of what a throw pillow can be.
Amazon is brimming with all kinds of home decor finds, including throw pillows and pillow covers when you need to refresh an old pillow that doesn’t fit into your color scheme anymore. Give yours a new life with some scalloped shams or an abstract print.
No trip to Target (virtual or physical) is complete without a peek at their furnishings. Their lineup of throw pillows gets us every time. Want colorful and vibrant? Look to Opalhouse Designed with Jungalow. Want farmhouse chic? Check out their collection of Hearth & Hand with Magnolia. Or, check out the always-reliable Threshold brand for classic prints and patterns.
For all things cottagecore and rustic, look to McGee & Co.’s wide collection of plaids, embroidered pieces, plus textured velvets and patterns. You’ll find pieces with fun details like ruffles and fringe, plus some rare collabs like the one with Loeffler Randall seen below.
It may not be obvious from the name, but Food52 long ago branched out of the kitchen and into the home decor realm. While the pillow selection does feature more bed shams than decorative touches, you can still find some great designs made of quality materials. The vibe skews modern with touches of warm sun-inspired colors and a few floral patterns. After all, you never know when you’re going to need a frying pan and a comfy little couch pillow at the same time. Life is long and life is weird.
If you gravitate toward neutral color palettes and the occasional subtle pattern, Castlery might just become your new go-to spot for impulse pillow purchases. The brand is well known for its chic furniture pieces with sweeping curves and cozy materials, but it would be a shame to skip the cushions. After all, the pillows are made to pair with the brand’s other stunning designs.
Parachute’s not just a haven for bedding essentials: The brand stocks a great selection of decorative and throw pillows that give any sofa or bedspread set-up a well-rounded feel. (Take a peek inside founder Ariel Kaye’s home if you don’t believe us!). A lumbar pillow like this brown linen design marries very now colorways with lower back support—especially if you suspect you’ll be lounging awhile on White Lotus viewings. The more subdued whip stitch pillow cover features graphic contrast stitching for some minimalist detail that’s not too in-your-face.
Designed by former architect Hana Getachew in Brooklyn, all of Bolé Road Textiles’s pillows are handmade in Ethiopia by artisans in collectives and small, female-owned businesses. Bolé Road’s offerings range from the bold and bright to more neutral colors and black and white, but each item represents the brand’s commitment to thoughtful manufacturing and natural materials.
Brothers Byron and Dexter Peart launched Goodee around the idea of conscious consumerism. As a Certified B Corporation, the brand is committed to products that are sustainably made, engage in the circular economy, and are ethically produced. Its in-house line of throw pillows exemplifies that ethos. The pillows are made of fabrics from Burkina Faso and Mali, are sewn in fair-trade collectives in Kenya, and made in partnership with the Ethical Fashion Initiative, a project from the U.N. and WTO. The pillow fill is GOTS-certified organic cotton and muslin from CeCe’s Wool, a nonprofit that provides employment and services for people with developmental disabilities. And, with their rich color scheme and intentional design, these pillows are also gorgeous to look at!
Block Shop Textiles, founded by sisters Hopie and Lily Stockman in 2013, marries Bauhaus-inspired design, artisanal techniques, and transparent manufacturing practices at the heart of its operations in Jaipur, India. True to the Stockman sisters’ vision, this lumbar pillow with its distinctive geometric design is made of Belgian linen, filled with a down insert made in the U.S., and handsewn and hand-block-printed by a team of experts in Jaipur.
54Kibo, helmed by Nana Quagraine, is a gathering place for the best and brightest artisans across the African Diaspora. Whether you’re looking to decorate your living room, outfit a nursery, or give a stellar housewarming gift, you’ll find considered design objects for any decorating project. This collection of cotton pillows is made in Tunisia with a minimalist crosshatch pattern and subtle tassels that’ll work with countless home interior styles.
Another mega-retailer that merchandises sustainable options at a very low price point is H&M Home. This 100% organic cotton cover is a step up from a neutral, and its classic colors and design can be used to stand out on your sectional or blend in with a few mix-and-match options.
